The May 2026 Study Week
‘Normally one coach and two pianists are invited to Eygalières. This session was attended by two coaches and one pianist. The latter was the phenomenally talented Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, winner and Gold Medalist of the 2024 Leeds Competition. The coaches were the wonderful Austrian pianist and teacher Till Fellner, and myself. Jaeden had 4 hours of us per day, for three days at least. He wanted to immerse himself in Schubert and Schumann and, his being one of the few young pianists I know who could, I thought, have the energy and focus to benefit from such long hours, I went for this unusual formula. It was an inspiring and exciting week, our audiences were large and buzzing with excitement - and the sun shone on the stunning Provençal countryside at the height of spring.’
Imogen Cooper, June 2026
The Study Week took place at the venue near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence at Le Mas de la Rasclaouse, the centre of the Trust’s teaching work. The public masterclass took place on, at Le Mas M&M Les Baux. The public concert took place at Le Mas de la Rasclaouse on
Jaeden is pictured working with Imogen on the Sonata in G Major, D. 894, and working with Till on the Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58 (Beethoven), Fantasie in C major, Op. 17 (Schumann), and Prelude, Chorale et Fugue FWV 21 (Franck).
Imogen Cooper
Schubert Impromptus Op. 142 D.935
No. 1 in F minor,
No. 2 in A-flat major,
No. 3 in B-flat major,
No. 4 in F minor
Jaeden Izik-Dzurko
Schumann Fantasie in C major, Op. 17
Scriabin Preludes Op. 11
No. 1 in C major, No. 2 in A minor,
No. 3 in G major, No. 4 in E minor,
No. 5 in D major, No. 6 in B minor
Frank Prelude, Chorale et Fugue, FWV21
Concert Programme
